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Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis: possible higher prevalence than previously recognized.
Archives of neurology - 1 Sept 2005
Lorincz Matthew T, Rainier Shirley, Thomas Donald, Fink John K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is a rare but treatable neurodegenerative disorder caused by 27-sterol hydroxylase (CYP27) deficiency. OBJECTIVE: To describe clinical features and results of genetic analysis in a family with CTX. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: University hospital. Subjects A 54-year-old woman with CTX, her family members, and 115 white control subjects. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:...
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